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India’s cooperation with over giant strides and seizing the
foreign companies, transferring
technologies developed by ISRO to
industries for commercialisation
and establishing the Indian Space
Association (ISpA), have been
brought about by the Government
"I would like to thank the Hon’ble
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
for enabling the privatization
of the space ecosystem which
will usher in a new era in India.
Together with ISRO and the
Government’s support, through
IN-SPACe, we can make India
a large supplier in this space,
globally."
-Rohan M. Ganapathy
Co-founder, Bellatrix Aerospace
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6 countries for the same opportunities for taking the Indian
signifies robust international space sector to newer heights.
collaboration, emphasizing With over 100 space-tech start-
India’s emergence as a ups in India, it is only time to
strong player on the global channel India’s potential and
space front. touch the sky.
Highlighting India’s India, a country that was
rapid progress in the once denied Cryogenic Rocket
space sector, Prime Technology by its global
Minister Narendra Modi, counterparts, is not only
in his recent 'Mann ki developing indigenous
Baat' address, called technology but is on the
for young scientists, cusp of achieving self-
e n tr e p r e n eu r s , reliance in the space sector
innovators and leaders today. This is truly a moment
to gear up in making of pride for the entire nation!
to enable commercialisation
of space technology and boost
private investments in the sector,
in order to focus on innovation in
space science fueled by young
minds, helping the Government to
act as an enabler while preparing
the youth for the future.
Furthermore, a demand-
driven approach to developing
space assets, and inspiring young
entrepreneurs and students, has
expedited India’s march towards
Atmanirbharta in the space sector.
These space reforms and
India’s furtherance in the sector
have secured India’s position in the
global commercial market. With
India’s first human space mission,
Gaganyaan soon to be launched,
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